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AO05 ZWX

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,633 mi
Last recorded30,633 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 ZWX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 30,633 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 27,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 27,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 26,183 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2017 26,178 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 22,504 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 30 Jan 2016 22,504 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Feb 2015 19,571 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Feb 2014 15,679 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

o/s/r sill/wheelarch rusty

Fail 27 Feb 2014 15,679 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

o/s/r sill/wheelarch rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2013 14,772 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 13,719 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r shock absorber has slight play at top when jacked up

Pass 1 Apr 2011 12,486 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 10,738 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 9,513 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 7,870 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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AO05 ZWX is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 43,813 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO05 ZWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO05 ZWX registered?

AO05 ZWX is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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